Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2020 (75cl, 15%)

Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2020 is a full-bodied Southern Rhône red wine from Gigondas, France, bottled at 15% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, hand-harvested, sorted in the vineyard and fully de-stemmed, with up to 30 days of maceration in enamel-coated concrete vats. It is aged for roughly 20 months in large oak foudres and additional months in old demi-muids. The nose shows red cherries, ripe raspberries, framboise, floral notes, cracked black pepper, garrigue, licorice and cedary spice. The palate is juicy and fruit-forward with sandalwood, herbal and earthy notes, medium to full body and silky tannins. The finish is long, smooth and persistent, with garrigue, soft spice, dark fruit and a mineral undertone.